COURSE PLAN(C)

FACULTY & PROGRAM

Course Title : Psychology of Learning and Instruction

Course Code : ESEM5123
Credits : 3 credits
Contact Hours Per Week : 7 hours
Delivery Methods : Online facilitation & Virtual class
Pre-requisite : Nil

Course Leader : Dr. Johari Talib

Faculty/ School : Faculty of Education and Humanities
Course Location : UNITAR International University

Day/Time/Venue Refer to UNIEC Virtual OL

Telephone : 03- 7627 7200 Ext 7381

E-mail : Johari_talib@unitar.my / harrytalib02@gmail.com

INTRODUCTION:

The course provides learners with knowledge and understanding about major theoretical perspectives
regarding human learning. The course will emphasize major concepts of learning theory in relation to
educational psychology. Learners will engage in critical analysis of theories through class discussion and class
assignments. The course will provide them with opportunities to think about how to apply course material
into their personal philosophy and future practice.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
In this course the students will be taught about:

i. understanding about the psychology of learning and instruction in relation to general educational
psychology.
ii. knowledge about different theories of learning.
iii. knowledge about learners, learning and motivational theories
iv. knowledge and understanding about reflective, creative and critical thinking in designing innovative
instruction.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course, the students should be able to:

LO1 : relate psychology of learning and instruction to psychology of education and general psychology;
LO2 : design instructions on related subject matters based on classical and operant learning theories;
LO3 : design instruction on related subject matters based on social, cognitive and constructivist learning
theories;
LO4 : integrate learning and motivation theories into teaching and learning, and design related instruction;
and
LO5 : design instruction on related subject matters with the integration of critical, creative and reflective
thinking.

COURSE STRUCTURE:

Contact hours : 7 hours

No. of weeks : 7 weeks
Lectures/Tutorials/Online Facilitation : 7 e-facilitation x 1Hour (7 hours)
No. of assignments : 1 Assignment
No. of test / exam : 1 Final exam

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COURSE POLICY/ATTENDANCE POLICY

Students are required to abide by the university’s Academic Regulation pertaining to all matters during their
course of study. Learners are advised to take note that class attendance is very important. Learners who do
not meet the attendance requirement will be barred from sitting for the final examination.

COURSE ASSESMENT:
( will be based on TOC )

Assessments Description Issue date Due date Percentage

Reflection (4 x 5%) Weekly On scheduled week 20%
Discussion (2 x 10%) Weekly On scheduled week 20%
Group assignments W1 W6 30%
Final examination W8 30%
TOTAL 100%

You are expected to fulfill the following requirements of the course to obtain a grade:

Formative Assessment (70%)

Formative assessment will be as below:

1) Reflection 20%
2) Discussion 20%
3) Group Assignment 30%

• Discussion & Reflections (40%)

Students are required to participate actively in the forums and reflections which will be uploaded in UNIEV
Virtual OL. Students are encouraged to discuss among each other so as to share experiences and learn
from each other.

• Assignment (30%)

All students are required to submit their assignment(s) on time to gain carry marks for the course. Details
of submitting your assignments online will be outlined for your easy perusal.

• Final Examination (30%)

Final examination coverage will be announced by course leader. Students who are unable to sit for the
exam on the stipulated date must produce necessary document(s) to enable themselves to sit for a
special exam. All arrangements must be made through the Exam Unit.

GENERAL GRADING

RANGE MARK GRADE QUALITY POINT LEVEL OF

EQUIVALENT ACHIEVEMENT
90 – 100 A+ 4.00 Distinction
80 – 89 A 4.00 Distinction
75 – 79 A- 3.75 Distinction
70 – 74 B+ 3.50 Merit
65 – 69 B 3.00 Merit
60 – 64 B- 2.75 Merit
55 – 59 C+ 2.50 Satisfactory
50-54 C 2.25 Satisfactory

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45-49 C- 2.00 Pass

40-44 D 1.50 Redeemable Pass
35 - 39 E 1.00 Fail
0 - 34 F 0.00 Fail

COURSE CONTENTS/ SLT (ONLINE)

Lesson Independent Guided Learning Assessment Remarks

Learning (real time)
Lesson 1 Reading L1 eFacilitation Reflection
Introduction to psychology & Virtual Class (5%)
of Learning and Instruction:
Definitions and Correlations
between Psychology,
Instruction, learning and
spirituality in learning

Lesson 2 Reading L2 eFacilitation Reflection

Classical Conditioning & Virtual Class (5%)
Learning Theories.
Instructional Design Based
on Classical Conditioning
Theories

Operant Conditioning
Learning Theories.
Instructional Design Based
on Operant Conditioning
Theories.

Lesson 3 Reading L3 eFacilitation Discussion

Social Leaning Theories. & Virtual Class (10%)
Instructional Design Based
on Social Learning Theories

Lesson 4 Reading L4 eFacilitation Reflection

Cognitive Learning Theories. & Virtual Class (5%)
Instructional Design Based
on Cognitive Learning
Theories

Cognitive and Social

Constructivist Learning
Theories. Instructional
Design Based on Cognitive
and Social Constructivist
Learning Theories.
Lesson 5 Reading L5 eFacilitation Reflection
Learning Motivation & Virtual Class (5%)
Theories. Instructional
Design Based on the
Theories

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Lesson 6 Reading L6 eFacilitation Discussion

Differentiated Learning and & Virtual Class (10%)
Instruction. Instructional
designs based on Student
differences.

Lesson 7 Reading L7 eFacilitation

Critical, Creative and & Virtual Class
Reflective Thinking.
Instructional Design for
Teaching Critical, Creative
and Reflective Thinking.

MAIN REFERENCE

Anita Woolfolk , Malcolm Hughes (2013) Psychology in Education, Woolfolk, Hughes, Walkup. Pearson
Education

ADDITIONAL REFERENCES/COMPULSORY READING

Ross, B. H. (2012). Psychology of Learning and motivation. New York : Academic Press

Psychosocial Perspectives on Learning, Teaching and Emotion (Routledge Psychology in Education) ISBN-
13:978-0415551762 ISBN-10:0415551765

Dale H. Schunk (2013). Learning Theories: An Educational Perspective (6 th Edition). ISBN-13:978-0137071951

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Note: If there were any need to make changes to this course plan during the semester, the course leader
will inform through UNIEC Virtual

Prepared by : Verified by (Deputy Dean) :

Signature : Date: Signature : Date:

Review by (HOD): Approved by (Dean):

Signature : Date: Signature : Date:

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